Ketchikan Lighthouse, Totems, and Eagles Excursion

Lighthouse Excursions is a locally owned & operated Ketchikan tour company, and we pride ourselves on providing guests with an experience of Southeast Alaska through local eyes. Our Lighthouse, Totems & Eagles Excursion is a grab-bag of some of Ketchikan's top attractions, with a little something for everyone. Whether you're a lighthouse enthusiast, a history and culture buff, or love seeing wildlife in their natural environment, this tour is for you! We're passionate about where we live, and we love showing it off to guests from all over the world.

Meeting Point

Ward Cove Cruise Ship Pier

7559 N Tongass Hwy, Ketchikan, AK 99901, USA

GUESTS ARRIVING AT WARD COVE CRUISE SHIP PIER ONLY
Meet just outside the exit doors of the Mill at Ward Cove near the green rail cars by the shuttle bus loading area 10 minutes prior to departure time. Our representative will be holding a white sign that says "Lighthouse Excursions."

Ketchikan Visitors Bureau / Berth 2

Ketchikan, AK 99901, USA

GUESTS ARRIVING IN KETCHIKAN (BERTH 1, 2, 3, 4) or GUESTS STAYING LOCALLY
Meet at the famous rain gauge at the north end of the Visitor Information Center on BERTH #2 (cruise pier) 15 minutes prior to departure time. Our representative will be holding a white sign that says "Lighthouse Excursions."

What's included:

• Waterproof, fogproof Bushnell binoculars for your use while on tour

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Ward Cove

Ward Cove, Alaska

Our boats are docked inside Ward Cove, which was once of the site of the largest pulp mill in the United States. Remnants of the old pulp mill can be seen on arrival to our dock, as well as from the water. You'll learn about the industries that once fueled Ketchikan as we leave our dock behind and head out into wilder waters.

15 minutes

Totem Bight State Historical Park

9883 N Tongass Hwy, Ketchikan, 99901-9246, Alaska

View the beautiful Alaska native clan house & totem poles from the water. Our guides will tell you a legend of one of the poles, and discuss Ketchikan's vibrant Alaska native cultures.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ketchikan

Ketchikan, Alaska

Along the first part of our journey, you'll see many local homes dotting our shoreline, some of them even on their own island! We'll tell you about the unique lifestyle of living remote in Alaska.

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Guard Island Lighthouse

South Point Higgins Road, , Ketchikan, 99901, Alaska

View the historic Guard Island Lighthouse from the water, complete with panoramic views of the seascape beyond. Our captain will discuss it's unique architecture, and share with you some of its history.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tongass National Forest

Ketchikan, 99901, Alaska

View the world's largest temperate rainforest from the water. We cruise along the wild shoreline of our remote islands, which are densely populated by Sitka spruce, Western Hemlock, Red & Yellow Cedar, and Red Alder. You'll have plenty of opportunities to observe the beauty of the forest from our tour vessel!

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